Pedestrian Killed In Queens Car Accident Along 57th Avenue By Van Horn Street
QUEENS, NEW YORK (March 22, 2020) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a car accident by 57th Avenue and Van Horn Street.
New York Police Department officials are saying that the collision occurred around 11:00 a.m. For reasons that remain under investigation a woman was hit as a vehicle was turning on the street.
The force of the impact knocked the woman to the ground leaving her with severe injuries. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
Despite life-saving measures she later died due to her injuries.
Liability In Queens Pedestrian Accidents
A large number of pedestrian accidents are caused by drivers that make dangerous left turns. According to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law (Sec. 1411), “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.” A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating a Queens Pedestrian Accident
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the information and resources that they deserve.
